Bayou Blue man allegedly threatens wife with machete

Published: Monday, April 1, 2013 at 9:41 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, April 1, 2013 at 9:41 a.m.

Terrebonne sheriff’s deputies responding to a domestic abuse complaint early Sunday said they counted 20 machete cuts in the walls of the Bayou Blue living room where the incident was reported about 4 a.m.

Charles Michael Johnson, 31, 641 Bayou Blue Road, was not home when deputies arrived, according to a Sheriff’s Office report. But he was found nearby and jailed on charges of domestic abuse and aggravated assault.

Family members said Johnson attacked his wife, scratching her face deeply and threatening her with a machete, the report says. He told the children he would kill them if they got in the way.

There were no reports of machete injuries. Deputies said Johnson confirmed that he had threatened to kill his wife and other family members.

<p>Terrebonne sheriff's deputies responding to a domestic abuse complaint early Sunday said they counted 20 machete cuts in the walls of the Bayou Blue living room where the incident was reported about 4 a.m.</p><p>Charles Michael Johnson, 31, 641 Bayou Blue Road, was not home when deputies arrived, according to a Sheriff's Office report. But he was found nearby and jailed on charges of domestic abuse and aggravated assault.</p><p>Family members said Johnson attacked his wife, scratching her face deeply and threatening her with a machete, the report says. He told the children he would kill them if they got in the way.</p><p>There were no reports of machete injuries. Deputies said Johnson confirmed that he had threatened to kill his wife and other family members.</p>